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Candied Pecans

Candied pecans are sweet, crunchy, bursting with cinnamon flavor, and totally snack worthy. They’re perfect for topping salads and desserts or just munching by the handful.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pound pecan halves

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, cinnamon and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg white and vanilla until frothy. You may also use an electric mixer to do this. 
  4. Add in the pecans and stir to coat.
  5. Gradually add the cinnamon-sugar mixture and stir until the pecans are coated in all that sugary goodness.
  6. Spread the pecans onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 60 minutes, stirring the nuts every 15-20 minutes. When done, the nuts will be fragrant and the sugar coating will be dry.
  7. Cool the nuts completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.